NUR 265 (NUR 265)

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Chapter 11 PPE several questions, types of wounds, causes of wounds proper skin care/ diabetic/venous ulcer Venous Ulcers A common problem in older adults is the development of venous ulcers in the lower extremities. It is believed that there is disruption in normal venous return through the deep vein system in the leg because of incompetent valves in the veins. Normally, as the calf muscles contract, blood is forced upward in the venous system against gravity pressure. If the valves alon...

Maternal Newborn Study Guide: Final Exam Chapter 22 Physiologic and Behavioral Adaptations of the Newborn

NUR 265 - Maternal Newborn Final Exam Study Guide/NUR 265 - Maternal Newborn Final Exam Study Guide. Chapter 22 Physiologic and Behavioral Adaptations of the Newborn Signs of newborn respiratory distress o Signs of respiratory distress Nasal flaring Intercostal or subcostal retractions Grunting Respiratory rate <30 or >60 breaths/ minute Periods of apnea (lasting >15 seconds) Newborn thermogenesis o Heat loss Convection- from the body to cooler ambient air Radiati...

ENCEPHALITIS • Inflammation of the brain tissue- the ventricles. – affects the cerebrum, the brain stem, and the cerebellum • Normally caused by a virus o Herpes o Polio o Mosquito borne viruses- west Nile o Tick borne viruses o Rabies o Childhood viruses • Signs/symptoms: o High fever o Nuchal rigidity- occurs only if brain stem infected o Photophobia o Phonopobia o Headache o N/V o Altered LOC o s/s of increased ICP o fatigue o joint pain o vertigo o muscle spasms ...